The Clarington Green Gaels announced their coaching staff for the 2013 season and returning to the fold are head coach Jason Crosbie, along with assistants Brad MacArthur and Joel Johnson.

The trio led the club to a combined regular season record of 36-2-2 mark the past two seasons and after being eliminated in the Eastern Conference finals on both occasions, the hope is fortunes will change this summer.

Crosbie says excitement is already building around the club.

"I am always excited for the start of the season and the hunt for another Founders Cup national championship," he says in a press release. "The fans of this exceptional organization deserve another Founders Cup because of their never-ending support and commitment to this community-based team."

Green Gaels conditioning camps start in March and the staff is expecting a large roster turnover from last season.

MacArthur says he is already looking forward to the conditioning sessions and training camps to establish some stability.

"The fact we are losing some key pieces and with so many spots open, it would be nice to see some kids come into camp with the attitude that they are going to force us to give them a spot on our club," says MacArthur. "Conditioning needs to be a key factor. It is important that athletes recognize that they need to come into camp in shape. Part of the decision-making process for the coaching staff is looking to see who came to camp prepared, which is why we hold conditioning camps prior to main camp. It gives the kids a chance to be seen, not evaluated at that point."

MacArthur will once again run the defence for the Green Gaels, while Johnson will continue his work with the offence.